Jack Dromey MP, Labour’s Shadow Policing Minister, said:

“Labour welcomes steps to cap the amount of time people can normally be kept on police bail. 

"People under investigation should know as soon as possible if they are to be charged. Whilst there will be complex cases where that will not be possible within 28 days, it is right to protect those who are innocent from protracted uncertainty. However, police have told us that having fewer officers has contributed to the lengthening period of time people are being left on police bail.”

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